The Unstuck Church Podcast with Amy Anderson

The hosts discuss the significance of delegation for Senior Pastors and highlight tasks that cannot be delegated. They emphasize the importance of senior pastors being the leaders of leaders in their churches, exploring the development of leaders through the example of Moses in Exodus 18. They discuss how senior pastors can get stuck on the leadership pathway and how to empower other leaders in smaller and mid-sized churches. They also talk about the importance of culture in hiring and becoming a culture champion as a senior pastor.

The podcast discusses the importance of delegation in great leadership and explores the two key roles a senior pastor can't delegate: vision casting and responsibility for spiritual life and teaching. It provides practical tips on defining and communicating the church's vision, preparing great messages, and involving a teaching team.

In last week's podcast, we unpacked the first two roles an Executive Pastor can't delegate: making the vision actionable and driving core initiatives in order to free the senior pastor to focus on only the roles that they can be responsible for. In this episode, we'll discuss the third and final role an Executive Pastor can't delegate—and unpack how that role plays out in their leadership. This Episode is Sponsored by PlainJoe Studios PlainJoe: A Storyland Studio partners with churches, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and educational environments to create unforgettable strategic, digital, and spatial stories that lift the Spirit. To learn more about working with PlainJoe's team of down-to-earth specialists, architects, strategists, artists, and problem solvers, visit plainjoestudios.com/getunstuck. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode308. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook.

Explore the significance of senior leaders in the church and the consequences of an ineffective executive pastor role. Discover the key responsibilities an executive pastor can't delegate and how they bridge the gap between vision and execution. Learn about the essential characteristics and skills needed for effective leadership and the importance of complementary skills between an executive pastor and a senior pastor.

If you knew that 90% of your congregation was struggling with an issue, how would you address it? Over the last four weeks, we've been talking about the common mistakes churches make when it comes to their weekend experience—including offering sermons/teaching that provide no real life application. In this bonus episode, Tony sits down with Pastor Rick Atchley (The Hills Church in Fort Worth, Texas) whose church did the opposite: they embraced felt-needs teaching by identifying the needs in their congregation and developing a nine-part sermon series on mental health. You can watch Pastor Rick's series, Let's Talk About Mental Health, here. For the full episode transcript and links mentioned during the show, visit this episode's Show Notes. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media Ask questions or add your comments about this topic using #unstuckchurch on Twitter, or join in on Facebook.

Learn about the common mistakes churches make in children's ministry, including neglecting the area and hiring the wrong leaders. Also, discover the importance of focusing on mission, connections, and investing in leaders. Find out about the significance of kids online ministry and prioritizing safety and relationships in children's ministry.

When it comes to creating a great experience for new people visiting our church, one of the most overlooked resources is our facility. Fortunately, this is one area where small intentional changes can make a big difference. In this episode, we're joined by Phil Taylor, Executive Producer of PlainJoe Studios, for a conversation about the five mistakes churches make when it comes to their space and how they can design a more cohesive, positive experience. This Episode is Sponsored by The Church Laywers The Church Lawyers' Client Member program was created for organizations just like yours. Whether governance, employment, litigation, or other matters, let The Church Lawyers walk alongside you as you navigate legal issues facing your ministry. Sign up for the The Church Lawyers' Client Member program today at thechurchlawyers.com. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode305. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook.

A podcast discusses the common mistakes made in guest services at churches. They emphasize the need for intentional hospitality and having dedicated leadership for guest services. They also highlight the importance of post-service hospitality for engagement. The hosts share valuable insights from conducting secret shopper visits to over 100 churches. They discuss the significance of low commitment steps to engage new visitors and mention a secret chopper service provided by the unstuck group.

In this new series, we're unpacking "Mistakes You're Making in Your Weekend Experience"—helping churches identify 5 common mistakes in the areas of their worship service, guest services, kids ministry, and facilities and offering solutions to elevate their weekend experience. In this episode, Tony and Amy discuss five common mistakes churches make when it comes to their weekend worship services—and how to fix them. This Episode is Sponsored by BELAY It's easy to feel like we have to do it all. But doing it all is not only impossible—it's a recipe for burnout. If you feel like you're overwhelmed trying to do it all, BELAY can help: BELAY is a modern church staffing organization with fractional, U.S.-based Accounting and Virtual Assistant services. They've spent over a decade helping busy leaders just like you accomplish more and juggle less. To help you learn what you can start delegating today, BELAY is offering a free resource for our audience, the Top 25 Tasks a Pastor Can Delegate to an Assistant. (Message and data rates may apply. Terms & privacy: slkt.io/4OdL.) For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode303. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook.

We've dedicated a whole series to "Pressing Questions for Pastors in 2023," answering some of the known questions pastors are wondering about in this season. Now, as we wrap up our series, we wanted to hear from you. In this episode, Tony and Amy answer the most pressing questions about ministry/ministry leadership our listeners are asking this year—from governance, to second-chair leadership, and more. This Episode is Sponsored by PlainJoe Studios PlainJoe: A Storyland Studio partners with churches, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and educational environments to create unforgettable strategic, digital, and spatial stories that lift the Spirit. And PlainJoe is hosting the PlainJoe Design Intervention giveaway, where one winner will receive the grand prize: 200 hours of design services from PlainJoe, for free! Visit plainjoestudios.com for more information. And if you're ready to rethink your buildings, logos, or website experience to take your organization to the next level, consider PlainJoe. Free Webinar: How to Re-Engage Your Church in the Mission on June 29 Your congregation today is not your pre-pandemic congregation. At this one-time live event, Tony Morgan & Amy Anderson will teach you the practical strategies needed to reignite your church's passion and purpose for living on mission in this season. Register now. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode302. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook.